Roll of Honor
Incident
City Marshal Floyd Spencer succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day while attempting to arrest a drunk man.
The 53-year-old subject who shot him was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. He was paroled in 1960.
Marshal Spencer had served with the Boynton Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and five sons.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Spencer gave the Boynton Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Boynton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Spencer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal Floyd James Spencer is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In OK, 403 of 582 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this state's fallen. That is 15 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Boynton Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Floyd James Spencer's cause is highlighted.
How Floyd James Spencer Compares
Offender Outcome
Paroled in 1960
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Floyd James Spencer is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Floyd James Spencer was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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